VIDEO: Massive United States Bomb from World War II Explodes at Japanese Airport
A World War II-era bomb exploded at Miyazaki Airport in Japan on Wednesday, creating a massive crater. (Credit: Kyodo News)
A monstrous bomb from almost 80 years ago exploded at a regional airport in Japan Wednesday morning, causing over 80 flight cancellations.
Reuters reported that the Miyazaki Airport in southwest Japan was forced to shut its runway after a United States bomb from World War II detonated just before 8 AM local time. The 500 lb bomb left a monstrous 23-foot crater in the middle of the taxiway next to the runway.
As a result of the bizarre incident, 87 flights were promptly canceled.
Land and Transport Ministry officials in Japan said no one was injured during the explosion and there were no aircraft nearby.
